Fossil Formation

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Where are fossils usually found?

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in sedimentary rock

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Scientists who study fossils are called

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paleontologists

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What can fossils tell us about an organism?

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All of the above

Front

Which step in fossilization comes first?

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An organism dies and the soft part of it decay.

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What is the final step of fossilization?

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Wind and water erosion expose the fossil to the surface.

Front

Which layer contains the oldest fossils? Options: Layer 2, Layer 4, Layer 1, Layer 3

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Layer 4

Front

Which fossil layer is the youngest? Options: Layer A, Layer B, Layer C, Layer D

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Layer A

Front

Do all organisms become fossils when they die?

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False

Front

Do all organisms become fossils when they die?

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False

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Are fossils still being formed today?

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True